A.Create your own "calling card". Use your name, your cell phone number, and your email address. Do not use information that is too personal, but make your card reflect your personality and/or your profession or interests to help your network of people remember who you are and what you are looking for ! B. Volunteer: Do it.
There are many websites out there to help you find volunteer postings ... even for professionals !
See: www.volunteermbc.org www.charityvillage.com Volunteer Opportunities
at Knight's Table > Peel Region's only "Soup Kitchen" administrator@knightstable.org
Stephanie 905-454-8725
287 Glidden Road, Unit 4 (Glidden & Kennedy, Brampton, On L6W 1H9) http://knightstable.org/volunteers/opportunities/
Cover Letter:
Date:
Dear Madam / Sir,
Please accept the following resume as an application for the volunteer position of _.
I am .... (match your skills to their requirements in the posting that you copied from Volunteer MBC) ...
I look forward to hearing from you to arrange a personal interview. References are available on request.
Yours truly,
Kinetic
C.One Page Resume: Keep an ongoing portfolio of your education, experience, transferrable skiills, courses, hobbies, and samples of your work. From this portfolio or history of your life, draw enough pertinent information from it to make a one page resume to match the task that you are selling yourself for. You even need this page to apply for volunteer opportunities.
- Kinetic 02/12/16 Checklist of Transferable Skills Transferable skills are skills that you can take with you from one situation to another, from onejob to another. The skills below are important to employers. Which ones do you have?
Communicate: Speak and/or write well and get your ideas across to other easily. Interpret: Look at things and make sense of them, figure out what makes things work,why there is a problem, etc. Analyze: Break a problem down to see what is really going on. Creativity: Use your imagination to come up with new ideas or to solve problems. Order Goods/Supplies: Keep track of items and how to order them. Decision Making: Make good judgements about what to do in a difficult situation, even when the supervisor is not present. Adapt to Situations: Learn a new task and/or work in a different area with different co- workers. Explain: Tell others why you do certain things they way you do or why you think the way you do. Think Ahead: Plan your day and keep problems/accidents from happening. Calculate Numbers: Use a calculator, cash register or computer to answer numerical questions. Operate Equipment: Turn equipment on and off as well as how to use it safely and wisely. (If you don't know how to operate certain things, you always ask for help.) Record Data: Write thorough and accurate notes/numbers. Set Goals: Set goals for yourself to achieve and plan ways to achieve them. Learn Quickly: Do new things and carry out new responsibilities easily by watching other or by following instructions. Confident: Believe in and feel good about yourself. Pleasant: Nice person for others to talk to and be with. Energetic: Lots of energy to use at work and at play. Helpful: Enjoy helping people solve their problems. Trustworthy: Can be trusted to get the job done, to look after things or keep secrets that are very important to other people. Efficient: Perform tasks in the fastest and simplest ways that they can be done. Organize: Arrange people/plan events/put things in order so that they run smoothly. Delegate: Assign tasks to others to complete. Assemble Products: Put things together with your hands. Take Instructions: Follow instructions well, ask questions when you do not fully understand instructions. Motivate Others: Help keep others' spirits up and encourage them to do their best. Service Customers: Be friendly, patient and polite with customers and try your best to service their needs/wants. Dependable: Can be counted on to do what you said you would do (i.e. show up for work on time, do your job duties well, etc). Flexible: Can carry out many different responsibilities, sometimes with very little advanced notice. Self-assured: Feel very confident and positive about yourself and your abilities. Supervise: Watch others to make sure that everything is ok and/or that they are doing their jobs well. Time Management: Plan your time so that you don't forget to do things, you're almost always/always on time, and you know how to prioritize and give yourself enough time to do the things that you need to do.M Trouble-shoot: Figure out what the problem is, why there is a problem, or prevent a problem before it happens. Handle Complaints: Deal effectively with complaints made by customers or constructive criticism from your employer. Listen: Listen/pay attention to what others are saying, without daydreaming or forming judgement about them. Considerate: Always think about how others may feel about things, especially before you say or do things that my affect them. Punctual: Always on time for things. Loyal: Committed and devoted to things/people that mean a lot to you (i.e. your best friend, your job/supervisor). Precise: Make sure that things are done accurately, correctly and exactly. Resourceful: Thing of new, creative and different ways to do things when there are no obvious solutions available.
Dream Jobs
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Small Business
Business Plan: 1. Start with your idea. Make a name for your company 2. Describe what product or service your company will provide. 3. How will you provide this product or service ? 4. Who are your competitors ? 5. Who are your clients ? 6. How will you advertise your product to your clients ? 7. Make a simple budjet. What do you need ? Rent ? Tools ? Materials ? 8. Write down 3 questions that you ask "Small Business Centre"
25 Occupations Showing Signs of Skills Shortages
Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science & Info Systems
Managers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services
Managers in Construction and Transportation
Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals
Human Resources and Business Service Professionals
Professional Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences
Physical Science Professionals
Life Science Professionals
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers
Other Engineers
Professional Occupations in Health
Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians
Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and
Treating Professionals
Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists
Therapy and Assessment Professionals
Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses
Technical and Related Occupations in Health
Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care
Other Technical Occupations In Health Care (Except Dental)
Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Clergy and Probation Officers
Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas
Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers
Supervisors in Manufacturing
Supervisors, Processing Occupations
20 Occupations Showing Signs of Labour Surplus
Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities
Clerical Supervisors
Clerical Occupations
Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills
Office Equipment Operators
Finance and Insurance Clerks
Mail and Message Distribution Occupations
Secondary & Elementary Teachers and Counsellors
Sales and Service Supervisors
Cashiers
Occupations in Food and Beverage Services
Tour & Recreational Guides and Amusement Occupations
Other Attendants in Travel, Accommodation and Recreation
Technical Occupations in Personal Service
Other Occupations in Personal Service
Butchers & Bakers
Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations
Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/Women
Machine Operators & Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing
Machine Operators & Related Workers in Pulp & Paper Production and Wood Processing
From CIBC World Markets Newsletter - December 2012
Job Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself I’ll show you what you MUST avoid saying.
Why did you leave your last job? Everyone get's this one wrong. I'll help you give an answer that reveals your strengths.
Do you know anything about our company? I’ll walk you through a few easy steps that shows you did your homework.
What did you like about your last job? Most job seekers mess this one up, but I'll show you exactly what to say.
What would you like to be doing five years from now? A well spoken answer shows how you make good use of goals and are perfect for the job.
Can you work under pressure?
Could you describe a difficult problem and how you dealt with it?
Why do you want to work here?
What were some of the things you did not like about your last job?
What do you consider your most significant weaknesses?
What are your biggest accomplishments?
How do you accept criticism?
What is the most difficult situation you have faced?
What are some of the things that bother you?
What do you consider your most significant strengths?
Do you prefer working with others or alone?
How do you get along with different types of people?
Can you give me an example of a project that didn’t work out well?
What are some of the things you and your supervisor have disagreed on?
Keep reading, because further down on this page, I'm giving away FREE interview answers, right from the guide, to three of the toughest interview questions 'llshow you how to give impressive, well-spoken answers to these tough interview plusmanymore... answers so powerful that your interviewer will CLEARLY see you as theBEST and onlyperson for the job.
Sunday, Nvember24, 2013
Happy
ESL Lilbrary.com
Mini Debates > Employee Tracking
Pre-Reading Warm Up Questions
1. Can you explain the idiom, "Keep track of" ?
2. What do you think employee tracking means?
3. Do you think that many companies have problems with their employees using the Internet, cell-phones, e-mail, etc. for personal use during office hours ?
4. If employers have this problem, what do you think they can do to solve it ?
5. Do you know what it means to submit a travel expense to an employer ?
6. What does a civil rights group do ?
EMPLOYEE TRACKING
Employers can now use technology to watch over their employees' email, Internet use, telephone calls, and job-related travel.
The British company FollowUs is one of a number of companies that help business keep track of their employees, their vehicles, and their merchandise.
Businesses can use this tracking information to operate more efficiently. For example, a business that delivers goods can have more flexible delivery schedules and one that employs sales staff or trades people can provide better customer service.
Employees are tracked through their cell phones, using a computer with an Internet connection. Their phone acts as a mobile electronic device and the service provider's Web site can locate its approximate location
More and moire businesses are interested in using cell-pone tracking technology. Since starting up in 2003, FollowUs had gained 50,000 subscribers by 2005 and was adding 5,000 more each month. VeriLocation, another British company had 60,000 subscribers as of 2005.
Most of these subscribers are small businesses wanting to reduce their operating costs. They do this by checking that employees take the shortest route to a job, that they are actually on the job when they are supposed to be, and that they submit accurate travel expense claims for each job.
A British civil rights group known as Liberty believes that the sue of electronic tracking may threaten employees' rights to privacy. However, a spokesperson for FollowUs says this is not true because tracking companies must obey strict government regulations. Employees must agree to have their phones tracked, and every phone that is tracked must give out random alerts so that employees know their phone tracking device is still operating.
Even though employees must agree to being tracked, some people believe they may lose their job if they don't agree.
Liberty is working to ensure that employers continue to comply with these regulations.
Comprehension
1. What are some employers now doing to watch over their employees ?
2. Name two companies that provide this kind of service.
3. Why are companies subscribing to these services ?
4. What is the main concern of the civil rights group, Liberty, regarding these services ?
5. How does the company, FollowUs, respond to this concern?
Vocabulary Review
A. Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
1. vehicles a) lower, lessen
2. merchandise b) do as one is told; comply with rules or orders
3. efficiently c) able to be moved
4. flexible d) warning
5. mobile e) cars
6. subscribers f) correct
7. reduce g) doe well and without wasting time
8. accurate h) done by chance, without a specific order or time
9. threaten i) goods or products for sale
10. obey j) people who agree to take a service
11. random k) can change easily
12. alert l) about; near to
13. approximate m) make a sign of danger to come
B. Choose the right word(s) from the left column above to complete the following sentences.
1. Our city newspaper has over 100,000 -_-. 2. A lot of the store -- goes on sale after Christmas.
3. A soldier in the army must --his officer's orders.
4. The main shopping street is closed to -- today because there is a street fair taking place all afternoon. The street is only open to pedestrians.
5. The robber planned to use a gun to -__- the bank employee if she wouldn't give him the money right away.
DEBATE IT
Below are two topics to debate in small groups or pairs.
Your teacher will tell you if you will be debating for or against the idea.
You will have ten minutes to prepare your arguments.
Topic #1: Employee tracking is an effective management tool and leads to increased productivity and efficiency for companies.
Topic #2: There is no reason for an employee who is working efficiently in the work-place to feel threatened by tracking devices.
DISCUSS IT
Work with a partner or in small groups. Discuss the following questions.
1. Do you think many employees use the Internet for personal use during office hours ? What do you think they use the Internet for ? How much office time tdo you think is wasted o this everyday?
2. Do you think employers should have the right to read all employees' emails that are written during office hours ?
3. Do you think many employees submit false or exaggerated travel expense claims to their employers ?
4. Do you think employee tracking leads to a loss of trust between employees and employers ? If so, what is a more effective way of motoring employees' use of time ?
5. If your employer asked you to agree to have your cell phone tracked, would you do so ? Why or why not ?
WRITE IT
Choose one of the questions above and write a paragraph stating your own opinion.
My cover letters
ESL Library.com Mini Debates > Employee Tracking
Answer Key
1. Some employers are now using cell-phone tracking technology to watch over their employees' email, Internet use, telephone calls, and job related travel.
2. FollowUs and VeriLocation are two companies offering businesses such tracking technology.
3. Companies are subscribing to tracking services in order to help reduce their operating costs.
4. Liberty believes that the use of electronic tracking may threaten employees' rights to privacy.
5. FollowUs says this is not true because tracking companies must obey strict government regulations. Employees must agree to have their phones tacked, and every phone that is tracked must give out random alerts so that employees know their phone tracking device is still operating.
A. Match the words: 1.e, 2.i, 3.g, 4.k, 5.c, 6.j, 7.a, 8.f, 9.m, 10.b, 11.h, 12.d, 13.l
B. Choose the correct word: 1. subscribers, 2. merchandise, 3. obey 4. vehicles, 5. threaten
Employment
A. Create your own "calling card". Use your name, your cell phone number, and your email address. Do not use information that is too personal, but make your card reflect your personality and/or your profession or interests to help your network of people remember who you are and what you are looking for !
B. Volunteer: Do it.
There are many websites out there to help you find volunteer postings ... even for professionals !
See:
www.volunteermbc.org
www.charityvillage.com
Volunteer Opportunities
at Knight's Table > Peel Region's only "Soup Kitchen"
administrator@knightstable.org
Stephanie 905-454-8725
287 Glidden Road, Unit 4 (Glidden & Kennedy, Brampton, On L6W 1H9)
http://knightstable.org/volunteers/opportunities/
Cover Letter:
Date:
Dear Madam / Sir,
Please accept the following resume as an application for the volunteer position of _.
I am .... (match your skills to their requirements in the posting that you copied from Volunteer MBC) ...
I look forward to hearing from you to arrange a personal interview. References are available on request.
Yours truly,
Kinetic
C. One Page Resume: Keep an ongoing portfolio of your education, experience, transferrable skiills, courses, hobbies, and samples of your work. From this portfolio or history of your life, draw enough pertinent information from it to make a one page resume to match the task that you are selling yourself for. You even need this page to apply for volunteer opportunities.
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/training/workers.php
Career Exploration:
http://www.jobsetc.gc.ca/
Job Postings:
http://www.workink.com/
Essential Skills:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/les/definitions/index.shtml
Job Profiles:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/les/profiles/index.shtml
100 Interview Questions:
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-questions/100-potential-interview-questions/article.aspx
Here is the link that you can check out from our Job Search Councellor
http://www.perfectinterview.com/si/
Here are some links that might help you with career choice.
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/report_skillknowledge-eng.do;jsessionid=74393F26BDF180AA604B5D083FB954DA.imnav1?action=search_form
http://www.wistechcolleges.org/explore-careers/career-interest-questionnaire
http://www.iseek.org/careers/assessmentsuite.html
Top 10 Soft Skills
http://www.execu-search.com/infographic_top-10-soft-skills
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/careerchoicechan/a/trans_skills_ex.htm
http://www.ceswoodstock.org/job_search/resumeskillstransf.shtml__
- Kinetic 02/12/16
Checklist of Transferable Skills
Transferable skills are skills that you can take with you from one situation to another, from onejob to another. The skills below are important to employers. Which ones do you have?
Communicate: Speak and/or write well and get your ideas across to other easily.
Interpret: Look at things and make sense of them, figure out what makes things work,why there is a problem, etc.
Analyze: Break a problem down to see what is really going on.
Creativity: Use your imagination to come up with new ideas or to solve problems.
Order Goods/Supplies: Keep track of items and how to order them.
Decision Making: Make good judgements about what to do in a difficult situation, even when the supervisor is not present.
Adapt to Situations: Learn a new task and/or work in a different area with different co- workers.
Explain: Tell others why you do certain things they way you do or why you think the way you do.
Think Ahead: Plan your day and keep problems/accidents from happening.
Calculate Numbers: Use a calculator, cash register or computer to answer numerical questions.
Operate Equipment: Turn equipment on and off as well as how to use it safely and wisely. (If you don't know how to operate certain things, you always ask for help.)
Record Data: Write thorough and accurate notes/numbers.
Set Goals: Set goals for yourself to achieve and plan ways to achieve them.
Learn Quickly: Do new things and carry out new responsibilities easily by watching other or by following instructions.
Confident: Believe in and feel good about yourself.
Pleasant: Nice person for others to talk to and be with.
Energetic: Lots of energy to use at work and at play.
Helpful: Enjoy helping people solve their problems.
Trustworthy: Can be trusted to get the job done, to look after things or keep secrets that are very important to other people.
Efficient: Perform tasks in the fastest and simplest ways that they can be done.
Organize: Arrange people/plan events/put things in order so that they run smoothly.
Delegate: Assign tasks to others to complete.
Assemble Products: Put things together with your hands.
Take Instructions: Follow instructions well, ask questions when you do not fully understand instructions.
Motivate Others: Help keep others' spirits up and encourage them to do their best.
Service Customers: Be friendly, patient and polite with customers and try your best to service their needs/wants.
Dependable: Can be counted on to do what you said you would do (i.e. show up for work on time, do your job duties well, etc).
Flexible: Can carry out many different responsibilities, sometimes with very little advanced notice.
Self-assured: Feel very confident and positive about yourself and your abilities.
Supervise: Watch others to make sure that everything is ok and/or that they are doing their jobs well.
Time Management: Plan your time so that you don't forget to do things, you're almost always/always on time, and you know how to prioritize and give yourself enough time to do the things that you need to do.M
Trouble-shoot: Figure out what the problem is, why there is a problem, or prevent a problem before it happens.
Handle Complaints: Deal effectively with complaints made by customers or constructive criticism from your employer.
Listen: Listen/pay attention to what others are saying, without daydreaming or forming judgement about them.
Considerate: Always think about how others may feel about things, especially before you say or do things that my affect them.
Punctual: Always on time for things.
Loyal: Committed and devoted to things/people that mean a lot to you (i.e. your best friend, your job/supervisor).
Precise: Make sure that things are done accurately, correctly and exactly.
Resourceful: Thing of new, creative and different ways to do things when there are no obvious solutions available.
Dream Jobs
Small Business
Business Plan:
1. Start with your idea. Make a name for your company
2. Describe what product or service your company will provide.
3. How will you provide this product or service ?
4. Who are your competitors ?
5. Who are your clients ?
6. How will you advertise your product to your clients ?
7. Make a simple budjet. What do you need ? Rent ? Tools ? Materials ?
8. Write down 3 questions that you ask "Small Business Centre"
25 Occupations Showing Signs of Skills Shortages
Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science & Info SystemsManagers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services
Managers in Construction and Transportation
Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals
Human Resources and Business Service Professionals
Professional Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences
Physical Science Professionals
Life Science Professionals
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers
Other Engineers
Professional Occupations in Health
Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians
Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and
Treating Professionals
Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists
Therapy and Assessment Professionals
Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses
Technical and Related Occupations in Health
Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care
Other Technical Occupations In Health Care (Except Dental)
Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Clergy and Probation Officers
Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas
Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers
Supervisors in Manufacturing
Supervisors, Processing Occupations
20 Occupations Showing Signs of Labour Surplus
Managers in Manufacturing and UtilitiesClerical Supervisors
Clerical Occupations
Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills
Office Equipment Operators
Finance and Insurance Clerks
Mail and Message Distribution Occupations
Secondary & Elementary Teachers and Counsellors
Sales and Service Supervisors
Cashiers
Occupations in Food and Beverage Services
Tour & Recreational Guides and Amusement Occupations
Other Attendants in Travel, Accommodation and Recreation
Technical Occupations in Personal Service
Other Occupations in Personal Service
Butchers & Bakers
Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations
Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/Women
Machine Operators & Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing
Machine Operators & Related Workers in Pulp & Paper Production and Wood Processing
From CIBC World Markets Newsletter - December 2012
Job Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself I’ll show you what you MUST avoid saying.
- Why did you leave your last job? Everyone get's this one wrong. I'll help you give an answer that reveals your strengths.
- Do you know anything about our company? I’ll walk you through a few easy steps that shows you did your homework.
- What did you like about your last job? Most job seekers mess this one up, but I'll show you exactly what to say.
- What would you like to be doing five years from now? A well spoken answer shows how you make good use of goals and are perfect for the job.
- Can you work under pressure?
- Could you describe a difficult problem and how you dealt with it?
- Why do you want to work here?
- What were some of the things you did not like about your last job?
- What do you consider your most significant weaknesses?
- What are your biggest accomplishments?
- How do you accept criticism?
- What is the most difficult situation you have faced?
- What are some of the things that bother you?
- What do you consider your most significant strengths?
- Do you prefer working with others or alone?
- How do you get along with different types of people?
- Can you give me an example of a project that didn’t work out well?
- What are some of the things you and your supervisor have disagreed on?
Keep reading, because further down on this page, I'm giving away FREE interview answers, right from the guide, to three of the toughest interview questions 'llshow you how to give impressive, well-spoken answers to these tough interview plus manymore... answers so powerful that your interviewer will CLEARLY see you as the BEST and only person for the job.Sunday, Nvember24, 2013
Happy
ESL Lilbrary.com
Mini Debates > Employee Tracking
Pre-Reading Warm Up Questions
1. Can you explain the idiom, "Keep track of" ?2. What do you think employee tracking means?
3. Do you think that many companies have problems with their employees using the Internet, cell-phones, e-mail, etc. for personal use during office hours ?
4. If employers have this problem, what do you think they can do to solve it ?
5. Do you know what it means to submit a travel expense to an employer ?
6. What does a civil rights group do ?
EMPLOYEE TRACKING
Employers can now use technology to watch over their employees' email, Internet use, telephone calls, and job-related travel.
The British company FollowUs is one of a number of companies that help business keep track of their employees, their vehicles, and their merchandise.
Businesses can use this tracking information to operate more efficiently. For example, a business that delivers goods can have more flexible delivery schedules and one that employs sales staff or trades people can provide better customer service.
Employees are tracked through their cell phones, using a computer with an Internet connection. Their phone acts as a mobile electronic device and the service provider's Web site can locate its approximate location
More and moire businesses are interested in using cell-pone tracking technology. Since starting up in 2003, FollowUs had gained 50,000 subscribers by 2005 and was adding 5,000 more each month. VeriLocation, another British company had 60,000 subscribers as of 2005.
Most of these subscribers are small businesses wanting to reduce their operating costs. They do this by checking that employees take the shortest route to a job, that they are actually on the job when they are supposed to be, and that they submit accurate travel expense claims for each job.
A British civil rights group known as Liberty believes that the sue of electronic tracking may threaten employees' rights to privacy. However, a spokesperson for FollowUs says this is not true because tracking companies must obey strict government regulations. Employees must agree to have their phones tracked, and every phone that is tracked must give out random alerts so that employees know their phone tracking device is still operating.
Even though employees must agree to being tracked, some people believe they may lose their job if they don't agree.
Liberty is working to ensure that employers continue to comply with these regulations.
Comprehension
1. What are some employers now doing to watch over their employees ?2. Name two companies that provide this kind of service.
3. Why are companies subscribing to these services ?
4. What is the main concern of the civil rights group, Liberty, regarding these services ?
5. How does the company, FollowUs, respond to this concern?
Vocabulary Review
A. Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.1. vehicles a) lower, lessen
2. merchandise b) do as one is told; comply with rules or orders
3. efficiently c) able to be moved
4. flexible d) warning
5. mobile e) cars
6. subscribers f) correct
7. reduce g) doe well and without wasting time
8. accurate h) done by chance, without a specific order or time
9. threaten i) goods or products for sale
10. obey j) people who agree to take a service
11. random k) can change easily
12. alert l) about; near to
13. approximate m) make a sign of danger to come
B. Choose the right word(s) from the left column above to complete the following sentences.
1. Our city newspaper has over 100,000 -_-.2. A lot of the store -- goes on sale after Christmas.
3. A soldier in the army must --his officer's orders.
4. The main shopping street is closed to -- today because there is a street fair taking place all afternoon. The street is only open to pedestrians.
5. The robber planned to use a gun to -__- the bank employee if she wouldn't give him the money right away.
DEBATE IT
Below are two topics to debate in small groups or pairs.
Your teacher will tell you if you will be debating for or against the idea.
You will have ten minutes to prepare your arguments.
Topic #1: Employee tracking is an effective management tool and leads to increased productivity and efficiency for companies.
Topic #2: There is no reason for an employee who is working efficiently in the work-place to feel threatened by tracking devices.
DISCUSS IT
Work with a partner or in small groups. Discuss the following questions.
1. Do you think many employees use the Internet for personal use during office hours ? What do you think they use the Internet for ? How much office time tdo you think is wasted o this everyday?
2. Do you think employers should have the right to read all employees' emails that are written during office hours ?
3. Do you think many employees submit false or exaggerated travel expense claims to their employers ?
4. Do you think employee tracking leads to a loss of trust between employees and employers ? If so, what is a more effective way of motoring employees' use of time ?
5. If your employer asked you to agree to have your cell phone tracked, would you do so ? Why or why not ?
WRITE IT
Choose one of the questions above and write a paragraph stating your own opinion.
My cover letters
ESL Library.com Mini Debates > Employee Tracking
Answer Key
1. Some employers are now using cell-phone tracking technology to watch over their employees' email, Internet use, telephone calls, and job related travel.
2. FollowUs and VeriLocation are two companies offering businesses such tracking technology.
3. Companies are subscribing to tracking services in order to help reduce their operating costs.
4. Liberty believes that the use of electronic tracking may threaten employees' rights to privacy.
5. FollowUs says this is not true because tracking companies must obey strict government regulations. Employees must agree to have their phones tacked, and every phone that is tracked must give out random alerts so that employees know their phone tracking device is still operating.
A. Match the words: 1.e, 2.i, 3.g, 4.k, 5.c, 6.j, 7.a, 8.f, 9.m, 10.b, 11.h, 12.d, 13.l
B. Choose the correct word: 1. subscribers, 2. merchandise, 3. obey 4. vehicles, 5. threaten